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Newport World War 1 Memorial

Location

Mason Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City

Level

Incl in HO area contributory

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The Newport World War 1 memorial, constructed c.1920, at Mason Street, Newport.

How is it Significant?

The Newport World War 1 memorial is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically and socially, it is significant as the main memorial in Newport and Spotswood to those who died in both wars and is a symbol of the public gratitude, which surrounded the wartime effort by local people. (AHC criteria A4 and G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as an example of public stone masonry, which contributes to the historic character of the Newport Civic & Commercial precinct. (AHC criterion F1)

Group

Monuments and Memorials

Category

War Memorial